Waterfall Hikes Near Great Bend, NY

1,208 residents
New York Time Zone
53 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Great Bend? There are 53 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Great Bend. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.0198°N, -75.7076°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Great Bend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

53 of 53 gauged

17 of 53 waterfalls near Great Bend are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Pixley Falls Moderate Basford Falls Barely Flowing Browns Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock Falls Barely Flowing Greenwood Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Madison Chute Barely Flowing Newton Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Strong Burrville Cider Mill Falls Strong Butternut Falls Strong Catfish Falls Strong Childs Falls Strong Great Falls Strong Pleasant Creek Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Talcott Falls Strong Sperrys Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Coopers Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Rensselaer Falls Moderate Dicob Falls Moderate Eagle Falls Moderate Elmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Jerden Falls Moderate Kings Falls Moderate Eatonville Falls Moderate Shingle Mill Falls Moderate Singing Waters Falls Moderate Whitaker Falls Moderate Emeryville Falls Strong Fullerville Falls Strong Hazleton Falls Strong Harper Falls Strong Lampsons Falls Strong Pelkys Falls Strong Mad River Falls Moderate Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Winns Pond Moderate Touey Falls Moderate Ferguson Waterfall Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 74°F Partly Sunny
Sat 72°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 71°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Lab 74°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 72°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 76°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 71°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Great Bend

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Ferguson Waterfall Roaring ยท 20 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Harper Falls Strong ยท 1760 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Lampsons Falls Strong ยท 1760 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Pelkys Falls Strong ยท 1760 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Hazleton Falls Strong ยท 120 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Strong ยท 2400 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Great Bend (7 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Great Bend (33 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

34.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 53 Waterfalls Near Great Bend

Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Pleasant Creek Falls waterfall

Pleasant Creek Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

34.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butternut Falls

42 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

47.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jerden Falls

22.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Catfish Falls

42 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dicob Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mad River Falls

35.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Sperrys Falls

42.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

14.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hazleton Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Fullerville Falls

18 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Great Bend

Are there free waterfalls near Great Bend?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Great Bend, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Great Bend?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Great Bend, including Ferguson Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Great Bend?

There are 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Great Bend, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Bend?

There are 35 kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Bend, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Great Bend?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Great Bend, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Great Bend?

The shortest waterfall hike near Great Bend is Agers Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Great Bend?

The tallest waterfall near Great Bend is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Great Bend require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Great Bend requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Great Bend?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Great Bend has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Great Bend?

The closest waterfall to Great Bend is Childs Falls, approximately 5.8 miles away.

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